Gunroom Rum
Gunroom Rum is created in the style of Navy rums, comprised of a blend of rums at 65% abv. This blend of mostly copper still rums originates from Barbados, Trinidad, Jamaica and a strong cut from Guyana made in a 19th Century still originally used by the Royal Navy.
The rums in the blend have a range of unspecified ages and are blended in a vat before being bottled by hand.
Appearance/Presentation
The small square shape bottle has vintage looking red, black and white labels. Each bottle is sealed with red wax securing a plastic capped cork with a pull string to loosen the seal.
Nose
After pouring the amber gold liquid in the glass an aroma of raisins, bananas and toffee hit the air. I let the glass sit for a few minutes to let the alcohol vapors clear. When I revisited the glass I discovered notes of vanilla, prunes, toasted oak and hint of minerals at the end.
Palate
The first sip of the rum provides a rush of molasses, smoky oak, prunes and bananas with the alcohol nipping around the edges. Subsequent sips reveal notes of raisins, dried orange peel, Madagascar vanilla, cinnamon, hint of saddle leather and nutmeg before the minerals notes take over, creating a long, pleasant ear thy finish with echoes of fruit and caramel weaving in and out of the fading profile.
Review
I have to state up front that I have been a longtime fan of Navy proof spirits. Gunroom Rum lives up to and meets every expectation I have for the category while maintaining its own unique identity. I particularly enjoyed the balance of fruits, spices and tannins the blender captured for this product.
This rum’s flavor profile is perfect for a Navy Grog, Zombie and Rum Barrel recipes. Gunroom Rum has been available in Europe for approximately a year and has been imported to the United States by Park Street Imports, LLC of Miami Florida.
-Rum Review by Mr. Paul Senft-
Photo Credit: Authentic Caribbean RumPublished by "Got Rum?" Magazine- August 2015
Paul's Rum Journey- Photo 9
Mr. Paul Senft, a contributing writer for "Got Rum?" magazine and Rum Reviewer for the Angel's Share section of the magazine, takes us on his recent journey to the Dominican Republic and Haiti, an invitation by the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA).
My name is Paul Senft - Rum Reviewer, Tasting host, Judge and Writer. My exploration of Rums began by learning to craft Tiki cocktails for friends. I quickly learned that not all rums are created equally and that the uniqueness of the spirit can be as varied as the locales they are from. This inspired me to travel with my wife around the Caribbean, Central America, and United States visiting distilleries and learning about how each one creates their rums. I have also had the pleasure of learning from bar tenders, brand ambassadors, and other enthusiasts from around the world; each one providing their own unique point of view, adding another chapter to the modern story of rum. The desire to share this information led me to create www.RumJourney.com where I share my experiences and reviews in the hopes that I would inspire others in their own explorations. It is my wish in the pages of “Got Rum?” to be your host and provide you with my impressions of rums available in the world market. Hopefully my tasting notes will inspire you to tr y the rums and make your own opinions. The world is full of good rums and the journey is always best experienced with others. Cheers!